Papulosquamous Disorders

Question 1

Papules

Answer 1

Small, well defined bumps in skin

Question 2

Furuncles

Answer 2

Also goes by abscesses or boils

A collection of pus from an infected hair follicle

Reddish purple, swollen, painful

When together, are carbuncles

Question 3

Scales

Answer 3

Resembles fish scales

An accumulation of the outer most skin
Usually excess dryness

Question 4

Plaque

Answer 4

Solid, elevated, superficial lesions. Usually more than 1cm in diameter. Primarily in psoriasis

Question 5

Erythema

Answer 5

Caused by congestion in small capillaries of the skin. Shows as redness of affected area

Question 6

Psoriasis

Answer 6

Chronic or long term, proliferative, relapsing, inflammatory disorder with the skin, scalp and nails at any age.

Looks like silver scales on knees, scalp, trunk, elbows etc

Question 7

Pityriasis rosea

Answer 7

In young adults. Starts as circular patch on skin. Lesion is small but itchy rash, red in color.

Headache, sore throat fatigue or symptoms of breakout.

Question 8

Lichen planus

Answer 8

Affects skin and mucous membranes as a benign, disabling inflammatory disorder.

Adults between 30-70.

Associated with swelling, hyperpigmentation, pruritis.

Question 9

Acne vulgaris

Answer 9

Skin condition in young adults. Hair follicles and oil glands become clogged with dirt and oil

Question 10

Acne rosacea

Answer 10

Chronic inflammation in middle aged adults. More common in women.

Red and itchy pustules